A member asked:

Am i allergic to nickel of cheap earrings make my ears irritated?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Maybe: The most common reasons for itchy allergic rashes on the ear lobes where ear rings are placed is nickel. Less common is cobalt. An allergist or dermatologist can use a skin test called a patch test (no needles) to determine if nickel or cobalt allergy is present. The best treatment is expensive ear rings (no nickel)!

Answered 1/2/2015

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